Difference Between Pigtails?

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  1. Sep 16, 2013 #1
    Rug_Trucker

    Rug_Trucker Road Train Member

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    Tore one up. It was green. Replaced it with a gold one. Is there a difference other than the color? I was told a green one might be for ABS trailers and tractors. I know there is $20 difference in price!
     
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  3. Sep 16, 2013 #2
    Reycer

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    Green are for ABS. I know the black ones are without ABS, but have never seen a gold one.
     
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  4. Sep 16, 2013 #3
    Rug_Trucker

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    I have been running a gold one for a few days. Today's trailer showed the idiot light in my dash that the trailer ABS wasn't working. Others have been fine.
     
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  5. Sep 16, 2013 #4
    Rug_Trucker

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    Got the gold one at Pilot.
     
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  7. Sep 16, 2013 #5
    wstar2003

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    There is a yellow (gold?) one called a ISO plug but it won't fit a regular trailer connection. I never saw a standard gold one either.
     
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  8. Sep 16, 2013 #6
    chalupa

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    Need a green one? got a new one in the bag......

    PM me.....
     
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  9. Sep 16, 2013 #7
    Rug_Trucker

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    I have a green one in a bag too. Just didn't want to install it if it wasn't needed.
     
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  10. Sep 17, 2013 #8
    Hammer166

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    If I remember correctly, the green one's have a larger power wire to avoid voltage drop should the ABS activate the modulators, which draw a enough current to justify the larger wire. Look at the conductor sizes listed on the outer sheath and see if they're the same as the green one.
     
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  11. Sep 17, 2013 #9
    Rug_Trucker

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    gRAACIAs!!! Thanks guys!
     
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